At the exhibition, which is curated by Yuki Ideguchi, some of the collections of the Japanese Embassy in Washington, which is not normally open to the public, and works by contemporary Japanese painters are exhibited. And there are panels which explain the evolution from the “birth of Nihonga : the Japanese painting”. I introduc a new challenge of japanese paintings in the 21st century.

◆ART on Paper

PUBLIC FAIR HOURSFriday, March 9 11:00am to 7:00pmSaturday, March 10 11:00am to 7:00pmSunday, March 11 12:00pm to 6:00pm

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◆ART FAIR TOKYO

ART FAIR TOKYODate: 3/8- 3/11/2018Site;Tokyo International Forum3-5-1 Marunouchi,Chiyoda-ku,Tokyo,100-0005TEL : 03-5221-9000https://artfairtokyo.com/I will exhibit works at „Minna no gallery” booth. In this exhibition, the theme is “tea” . Hanging scrolls and a painting will be exhibited with Mr. Toru Ichihara’s pottery works.

“The Art of Japan: NOW, with the Past”

ーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーHosted by Tokyo University of the Arts Almuni Association of New York, this collaboration exhibition focuses on traditional form of Japanese art and contemporary styles evolved on its own tradition. Five artisits including two current students from the university showcase modern Japanese Paintings and three musicians will be performing traditional Japanese music and contemporary styles. Besides, two workshops will be taking place to have participants experience Japanese Painting drawing and Noh, traditional Japanese theatrical form.

Hokusai beyond the Great wave

I had an interview from the British Museum for a documentary program.They’ll have an exhibition of Hokusai. So, They interviewed me as one of successors of Hokusai. The video will be shown at an opening reception of the exhibition.